Recovery Technician

PRECISION OCULAR NETWORK•Flowood, MS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Recovery Technician performs aseptic surgical recovery of ocular tissue from deceased donors for transplant, research, and education. The role supports recovery operations and cross-functional teams, including Quality Assurance and Distribution and Research, while ensuring compliance with FDA, EBAA, and organizational protocols. The technician maintains professionalism in sensitive environments, documents activities accurately, and facilitates safe transport of recovered tissue. The position requires on-call availability for urgent recovery requests and may involve evening, weekend, holiday, and irregular-hour work. The technician works in varied settings, including hospitals, surgical suites, laboratories, and other field locations, and may travel for work-related duties.

Requirements

Two years of experience and an associate's degree in a related field are preferred.
Excellent documentation, organization, and assessment skills.
Computer literacy and familiarity with databases and office software.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities accurately and efficiently.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with internal and external contacts.
Must maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive information.
Valid driver's license and proof of insurance.
Ability to work evening, weekend, or holiday hours based on organizational needs.
Ability to respond to job-related demands during irregular hours, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as assigned.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and reach.
Ability to push or pull up to 350 lbs.
Manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and visual acuity to perform detailed tasks and operate equipment.
Ability to work in varied environments such as hospitals, surgical suites, laboratories, and other field settings.
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods and drive for work-related travel.
Ability to use personal protective equipment as required by organizational and regulatory standards.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in person, by phone, and through digital platforms.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience in a related field.
An associate's degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

Respond promptly to donor notifications and plan timely recoveries.
Confirm consent documentation and Donor Risk Assessment information.
Perform sterile surgical recovery of ocular tissue using in-situ or enucleation techniques.
Draw and qualify blood samples for serological testing.
Perform donor physical assessments and review medical records for eligibility.
Label and package tissue and specimens according to SOPs for transport to processing laboratories and consignees.
Ship donor blood samples to reference laboratories.
Enter donor and recovery data into approved databases and electronic systems.
Maintain compliance with FDA, EBAA, and internal SOP standards.
Uphold sterile technique and safety standards throughout procedures.
Maintain accurate documentation and reporting of recovery activities.
Maintain laboratory equipment and work areas in compliance with SOPs and work instructions.
Ensure instruments and supplies are ready for recovery procedures.
Participate in team meetings and training sessions.
Attend departmental meetings and contribute to performance reviews when requested.
Use digital tools for tissue tracking and compliance reporting.
Remain available for on-call shifts to respond to urgent recovery requests.
Stay updated on changes in FDA and EBAA standards and participate in policy updates.
Provide feedback on recovery processes to support continuous improvement.
Communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders, maintain confidentiality, and support collaboration, accountability, and quality service.